Aspiring screenwriter Hattie finds herself evicted, jobless, and down on her luckbefore she runs into the famed writer/producer Ida B. whose show Cocoa's Butter, Hattie hasshaded on social media.

Hattie navigates office politics on her first day as a writer's PA. Meanwhile Marie get'shassled by her gambling mother while Nia take a chance on a date with her yoga client

Hattie searches in vain for her "happy place" to write. Meanwhile Marie is pitted against the only other black executive at the studio while Nia questions whether she's on the right career path.

Time is against Hattie as she dashes through Hollywood on various assignments from Ida B. while Nia struggles in an audition.

A earthquake shakes up the girls' relationships. Marie becomes wary of Chuck when anight watching porn together goes awry. Hattie grows more fond of Ida when she's tasked withsorting her old manuscripts, leading to a heart-to-heart.

Hattie learns a lesson in balancing work and family. Meanwhile, work leads Nia tochurch to clean up Zac's mess, and persuade star basketball player, Quintrelle, to sign with the studio.